2 weeks ago in Community, Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Buncombe County explores single fire district tax rate

Officials say plan would not change 911 response but would shift how districts are funded

2 weeks ago in Business, Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

People (and dogs) at Work: A badge, a leash and a lot of love

Asheville police therapy dog Officer Kora transforms tense moments into opportunities for connection

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Beads galore: Snapshots from the Asheville Mardi Gras parade

The 2026 Asheville Mardi Gras parade took the South Slope by storm today. Despite rainy skies earlier that morning and the chill that followed, the streets were packed with Asheville friends, families and onlookers admiring a lively lineup of Mardi Gras krewes.

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Strangeville: The Whang Doodle that haunted Polk County

A legend from Polk County tells of a mysterious creature once seen by a young boy in the Appalachian foothills.

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Oh bruther: ‘”Wuthering Heights”‘ is a frightful bore – 828reviewsNOW

Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie are the stars of ""Wuthering Heights"," a romantic reimagining of the classic Emily Brontë novel by "Saltburn" director Emerald Fennell. Like a bad kiss, the film is dissatisfying and a little gross. Happy Valentine's Day.

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

10-acre wildfire burns in Candler, 0% contained

North Luther Road fire remains active Saturday afternoon, according to the North Carolina Forest Service

2 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Traffic gridlock forces temporary closure at NC Arboretum

Heavy crowds for final days of “Trolls: A Field Study” back up N.C. 191

2 weeks ago in Asheville History, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Hikes of WNC: Glassy Mountain at the Carl Sandburg Home

Glassy Mountain is the resident peak of the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, the preserved farm and house of the famed poet located in Flat Rock, N.C. A beautiful network of trails eventually leads to a steep, but worthwhile, climb to Glassy Mountain Overlook.

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Tombstone Tales: The man who helped light America

A Connecticut-born pioneer of electric lighting and his North Carolina wife rest in Asheville’s Riverside Cemetery, their stories entwined with industry, innovation and philanthropy.

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Downtown Asheville streets to close for Mardi Gras parade

Parade route, schedule and parking details released

2 weeks ago in Sports

Chris Paul, the ‘Point God,’ retires as All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run

Chris Paul, the "Point God" who was a 12-time All-Star selection and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement on Friday in the capper of a 21-season career that will surely merit induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

2 weeks ago in Sports

A healthy Shohei Ohtani eyes the one major award he hasn’t won — a Cy Young Award

Shohei Ohtani is a five-time All-Star, a four-time Most Valuable Player, a two-time World Series winner and a World Baseball Classic champion, giving him a sparkling baseball resume that no current player can touch. The only major honor he hasn't won? A Cy Young Award.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Sports

Taylor Swift rumors spiked ticket sales for Pebble Beach golf tournament

Pebble Beach had an extra buzz Friday morning with rumors swirling in the cool Pacific breeze Swift would be there to watch her fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, playing in the PGA Tour event that combines corporate CEOs and celebrities with golf's best.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

After 800 episodes, ‘The Simpsons’ creators look back — and ahead

Eight hundred episodes, 37 seasons, and one four-fingered family that refuses to age. As "The Simpsons" hits a milestone few series have ever glimpsed this weekend, the architects behind Springfield are reflecting on the choices that turned crude 1987 shorts from "The Tracey Ullman Show" into a cultural juggernaut.

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Asheville Humane Thrift Store to host Valentine’s Tea Party

Family-friendly event Saturday will raise funds for animals in need

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Swannanoa man arrested after multi-day crime spree

Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office says suspect faces dozens of felony charges following multi-agency investigation

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Man gets life in killing of Arden convenience store manager

Former employee sentenced to life in prison for murder, armed robbery at Shell station on Sweeten Creek Road

2 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports

Norway’s Klaebo makes history on skis, ties all-time Winter Olympics gold record

Friday the 13th will be remembered as a lucky day for Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo. Norway's cross-country skiing star tied an all‑time Winter Games record by winning his eighth gold medal Friday at the Milan Cortina Olympics. The 29‑year‑old claimed victory in the men's 10 kilometer interval‑start race, for his third gold at the 2026 games.

3 weeks ago in National

Inflation measure falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing costs cool

A key measure of inflation fell to nearly a five-year low last month as apartment rental price growth slowed and gas prices fell, offering some relief to Americans grappling with the sharp cost increases of the past five years.

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

UPDATE: Man charged with impersonating officer turns himself in

Authorities warn public not to approach 22-year-old believed to be armed